noun
- plural of urethan; synthetic polymers used in making foams, coatings, and elastomers
Usage: chemistry; materials science
Examples
- The factory produces various urethans for the automotive industry.
- These urethans provide excellent insulation properties.
- The coating contains specialized urethans for durability.
- Flexible urethans are used in foam mattresses.
- The adhesive is formulated with high-performance urethans.